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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 485.94 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 485.94 and 169.86 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 485.94 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/485.94 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 485.94 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 82,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,541.77/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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